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== Himachal Pradesh toll roads ==
 
  
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Currently '''no toll roads''' exist in Himachal Pradesh. You can drive across the entire state without any concern of paying toll or having a [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/fastag-india FASTag].
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> No toll roads - Completely toll-free state<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Entire state highway and national highway network<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Indian Rupee (INR) - for road tax only<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> FASTag not required anywhere in the state<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Status:</strong> 100% toll-free driving throughout Himachal Pradesh
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== See also ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">No, you don't need FASTag for Himachal Pradesh</strong> - it's one of the few Indian states with completely toll-free roads. You can drive across the entire state without paying a single rupee in tolls or needing electronic toll collection devices.</p>
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* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/india-toll India tolls and toll pass]
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* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/chandigarh-toll-roads Chandigarh tolls]
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Currently no toll roads exist in Himachal Pradesh. You can drive across the entire state without any concern of paying toll or having a FASTag.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Himachal Pradesh continues its policy of toll-free highways, making it an attractive destination for road travelers. However, you'll need FASTag if traveling to neighboring states like Punjab, Haryana, or Uttarakhand.</p>
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* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/punjab-toll-roads Punjab tolls]
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* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/uttarakhand-toll-roads Uttarakhand tolls]
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">While Himachal Pradesh has no toll roads, there are other costs to consider when driving in the state.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Costs for Himachal Pradesh Travel (2025)</h3>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Entire state</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No toll roads exist anywhere</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">FASTag Requirement</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Entire state</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">No electronic toll collection</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Road Tax (One-time)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Varies by vehicle</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Registration required</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Paid at time of vehicle registration</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Fuel Costs</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">All vehicles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Similar to other states</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹10-50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala</td>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">National Highways:</strong> NH-5, NH-103, NH-105, NH-154, NH-205, NH-307, NH-344, NH-503 - All toll-free</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">State Highways:</strong> Complete network of state highways connecting all districts - All toll-free</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Major Routes:</strong> Chandigarh-Shimla, Delhi-Manali, Pathankot-Dharamshala - All toll-free</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Himachal Pradesh maintains toll-free roads for several strategic reasons:</p>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Tourism Promotion:</strong> Encourages vehicle-based tourism to hill stations</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Economic Development:</strong> Supports local businesses and trade</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Geographic Challenges:</strong> Mountainous terrain makes toll collection complex</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Traffic Volumes:</strong> Lower traffic compared to plains states</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Alternative Funding:</strong> Road development funded through other means</li>
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<li>No new toll roads announced or planned for Himachal Pradesh in 2025</li>
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<li>State government continues commitment to toll-free highway policy</li>
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<li>Road improvement projects funded through state budget and central grants</li>
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<li>Continued improvement of mountain highways for better connectivity</li>
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<li>Enhanced safety measures on steep and winding roads</li>
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<li>Upgraded signage and road marking systems</li>
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<li>Improved connections to toll roads in neighboring states</li>
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<li>Clear signage about toll requirements when exiting Himachal Pradesh</li>
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<li>Don't budget for tolls within HP, but remember neighboring states have tolls</li>
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<li>Don't assume FASTag is needed - HP is completely toll-free</li>
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<li>Don't forget to factor in higher fuel costs in hill areas</li>
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<li>Plan for toll costs when traveling through Punjab, Haryana to reach HP</li>
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<li>Keep cash ready for parking fees in tourist areas</li>
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<li>Check road conditions especially during monsoon and winter</li>
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<li>Shimla District - Capital region with excellent connectivity, no tolls</li>
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<li>Kullu-Manali - Popular tourist circuit, completely toll-free access</li>
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<li>Dharamshala-Kangra - Tourist and spiritual centers, no toll roads</li>
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<li>Solan District - Industrial belt with toll-free national highways</li>
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<li>Mandi District - Central HP hub, all highways toll-free</li>
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<li>Una District - Border district connecting to Punjab toll roads</li>
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<li>Shimla - Multiple toll-free approach routes from Chandigarh and Delhi</li>
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<li>Manali - Toll-free access via NH-3 from Delhi and Punjab</li>
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<li>Dharamshala/McLeod Ganj - Direct toll-free connectivity</li>
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<li>Dalhousie - No tolls on approach routes from Punjab</li>
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<li>Kasauli - Toll-free hill station access</li>
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<li>Within HP: Zero toll costs, only fuel and parking</li>
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<li>Delhi to Shimla: No tolls in HP, but tolls in Haryana/Punjab</li>
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<li>Chandigarh to Manali: Completely toll-free journey</li>
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<li>Tourist circuits: Significant savings compared to other states</li>
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<li>Not required in HP: No FASTag needed within the state</li>
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<li>Neighboring states: Keep FASTag for travel to Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand</li>
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<li>Tourist advice: Consider FASTag for return journey through other states</li>
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<li>Fuel costs: Higher in hills due to transportation</li>
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<li>Parking fees: ₹20-50 in tourist areas like Mall Road Shimla</li>
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<li>Environmental fees: Some specific tourist zones may charge</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, there are currently no toll roads anywhere in Himachal Pradesh. This makes it unique among Indian states and very attractive for road travelers and tourists.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do I need FASTag when driving through Himachal Pradesh?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, FASTag is not required anywhere within Himachal Pradesh since there are no toll roads. However, keep your FASTag if you plan to travel through neighboring states.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Will Himachal Pradesh introduce toll roads in the future?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">As of 2025, there are no announced plans for toll roads in Himachal Pradesh. The state government continues to prioritize tourism and has maintained its toll-free policy for highway infrastructure.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What should I budget for road travel in Himachal Pradesh?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Budget for fuel costs (higher in hills), occasional parking fees (₹20-50 in tourist areas), and potential toll costs in neighboring states when traveling to/from Himachal Pradesh.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Himachal Pradesh is unique - neighboring Uttarakhand has toll roads, and most other Indian states have extensive toll networks. This makes HP very cost-effective for road travel.</p>
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Himachal Pradesh Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: No toll roads - Completely toll-free state
Coverage: Entire state highway and national highway network
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR) - for road tax only
Technology: FASTag not required anywhere in the state
Status: 100% toll-free driving throughout Himachal Pradesh

Do I Need FASTag for Himachal Pradesh? 2025 Update

No, you don't need FASTag for Himachal Pradesh - it's one of the few Indian states with completely toll-free roads. You can drive across the entire state without paying a single rupee in tolls or needing electronic toll collection devices.

Key Reality: Currently no toll roads exist in Himachal Pradesh. You can drive across the entire state without any concern of paying toll or having a FASTag.

2025 Update: Himachal Pradesh continues its policy of toll-free highways, making it an attractive destination for road travelers. However, you'll need FASTag if traveling to neighboring states like Punjab, Haryana, or Uttarakhand.

Himachal Pradesh Road Costs: What You Actually Pay

While Himachal Pradesh has no toll roads, there are other costs to consider when driving in the state.

Current Costs for Himachal Pradesh Travel (2025)

Cost Type Amount/Details Applicability Notes
Toll Roads ₹0 Entire state No toll roads exist anywhere
FASTag Requirement Not Required Entire state No electronic toll collection
Road Tax (One-time) Varies by vehicle Registration required Paid at time of vehicle registration
Fuel Costs Market rates All vehicles Similar to other states
Parking Fees ₹10-50 Tourist areas only Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala

Himachal Pradesh Road Network Coverage

National Highways: NH-5, NH-103, NH-105, NH-154, NH-205, NH-307, NH-344, NH-503 - All toll-free

State Highways: Complete network of state highways connecting all districts - All toll-free

Major Routes: Chandigarh-Shimla, Delhi-Manali, Pathankot-Dharamshala - All toll-free

Why No Tolls in Himachal Pradesh?

Himachal Pradesh maintains toll-free roads for several strategic reasons:

  • Tourism Promotion: Encourages vehicle-based tourism to hill stations
  • Economic Development: Supports local businesses and trade
  • Geographic Challenges: Mountainous terrain makes toll collection complex
  • Traffic Volumes: Lower traffic compared to plains states
  • Alternative Funding: Road development funded through other means

Recent Changes (2025)

Toll Policy Status:

  • No new toll roads announced or planned for Himachal Pradesh in 2025
  • State government continues commitment to toll-free highway policy
  • Road improvement projects funded through state budget and central grants

Infrastructure Developments:

  • Continued improvement of mountain highways for better connectivity
  • Enhanced safety measures on steep and winding roads
  • Upgraded signage and road marking systems

Border Connectivity:

  • Improved connections to toll roads in neighboring states
  • Clear signage about toll requirements when exiting Himachal Pradesh

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Travel Planning:

  • Don't budget for tolls within HP, but remember neighboring states have tolls
  • Don't assume FASTag is needed - HP is completely toll-free
  • Don't forget to factor in higher fuel costs in hill areas

Route Planning:

  • Plan for toll costs when traveling through Punjab, Haryana to reach HP
  • Keep cash ready for parking fees in tourist areas
  • Check road conditions especially during monsoon and winter

Regional Toll Information

Major Districts - All Toll-Free:

  • Shimla District - Capital region with excellent connectivity, no tolls
  • Kullu-Manali - Popular tourist circuit, completely toll-free access
  • Dharamshala-Kangra - Tourist and spiritual centers, no toll roads
  • Solan District - Industrial belt with toll-free national highways
  • Mandi District - Central HP hub, all highways toll-free
  • Una District - Border district connecting to Punjab toll roads

Tourist Destinations - No Toll Access:

  • Shimla - Multiple toll-free approach routes from Chandigarh and Delhi
  • Manali - Toll-free access via NH-3 from Delhi and Punjab
  • Dharamshala/McLeod Ganj - Direct toll-free connectivity
  • Dalhousie - No tolls on approach routes from Punjab
  • Kasauli - Toll-free hill station access

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Within HP: Zero toll costs, only fuel and parking
  • Delhi to Shimla: No tolls in HP, but tolls in Haryana/Punjab
  • Chandigarh to Manali: Completely toll-free journey
  • Tourist circuits: Significant savings compared to other states

FASTag Strategy:

  • Not required in HP: No FASTag needed within the state
  • Neighboring states: Keep FASTag for travel to Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand
  • Tourist advice: Consider FASTag for return journey through other states

Alternative Costs to Budget:

  • Fuel costs: Higher in hills due to transportation
  • Parking fees: ₹20-50 in tourist areas like Mall Road Shimla
  • Environmental fees: Some specific tourist zones may charge

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any toll roads in Himachal Pradesh?

No, there are currently no toll roads anywhere in Himachal Pradesh. This makes it unique among Indian states and very attractive for road travelers and tourists.

Do I need FASTag when driving through Himachal Pradesh?

No, FASTag is not required anywhere within Himachal Pradesh since there are no toll roads. However, keep your FASTag if you plan to travel through neighboring states.

Will Himachal Pradesh introduce toll roads in the future?

As of 2025, there are no announced plans for toll roads in Himachal Pradesh. The state government continues to prioritize tourism and has maintained its toll-free policy for highway infrastructure.

What should I budget for road travel in Himachal Pradesh?

Budget for fuel costs (higher in hills), occasional parking fees (₹20-50 in tourist areas), and potential toll costs in neighboring states when traveling to/from Himachal Pradesh.

How does this compare to other mountain states?

Himachal Pradesh is unique - neighboring Uttarakhand has toll roads, and most other Indian states have extensive toll networks. This makes HP very cost-effective for road travel.

Himachal Pradesh vs. Neighboring States

State System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Himachal Pradesh No tolls ₹0 Entire state toll-free
Punjab FASTag + Manual ₹2-8/km Major highways
Haryana FASTag + Manual ₹2-6/km Extensive network
Uttarakhand FASTag + Manual ₹1.5-5/km Select highways
Jammu & Kashmir Limited tolls ₹1-3/km Few toll roads

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Tourist Route Planning:

  • Delhi to Shimla - Toll-free route via Chandigarh (but tolls in Haryana)
  • Mumbai to Manali - Check toll costs in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana
  • Amritsar to Dharamshala - Minimal tolls in Punjab only
  • Chandigarh to Manali - Completely toll-free journey

Official Resources:

  • HP Transport Department: Information on road tax and registration
  • Himachal Pradesh Tourism: Official tourism routes and information
  • NHAI: National highway status updates affecting HP routes

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